How far is Ponce Inlet, FL from Port Saint Lucie, FL?

The driving distance from Ponce Inlet, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL is about 150.4 miles (242 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.4 mi
02h 25m
Flight
129.56 mi
208.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.56 mi
Kilometers
208.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.4 mi
Kilometers
242.05 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Ponce Inlet
Wed, May 13, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponce Inlet
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Port Saint Lucie
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ponce Inlet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Ponce Inlet
75.1 mi
01h 12m
To Port Saint Lucie
75.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ponce Inlet and Port Saint Lucie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ponce Inlet and Port Saint Lucie.

  1. 1

    Start on Montrose Avenue

    85 m · 16 sec · Montrose Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue

    607 ft · 34 sec · Oceanview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dunlawton Boulevard

    828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Crosstown Parkway

    1872 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Crosstown Parkway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Crosstown Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    916 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 9 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponce Inlet and Port Saint Lucie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
136 mi · 90%
Dunlawton Avenue
4.67 mi · 3%
Crosstown Parkway
4.62 mi · 3%
South Atlantic Avenue
4.26 mi · 3%
Taylor Road
0.22 mi
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
01h 12m from Ponce Inlet
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ponce Inlet and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ponce Inlet to Port Saint Lucie?

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Ponce Inlet and 75.3 miles from Port Saint Lucie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ponce Inlet and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint Lucie.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ponce Inlet and Port Saint Lucie. Straight-line distance: 129.56 mi (208.5 km).

Ponce Inlet

#1 Ponce Inlet

Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population3,335
Coordinates29.0963700, -80.9370000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Port Saint Lucie

#2 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Montrose Avenue (-80.937248, 29.096264)
End: Southwest Carter Avenue (-80.350328, 27.294381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $22.03
Round trip
$44.05
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.03 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.90 $26.00 $52.00
Diesel $4.35 $23.10 $46.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ponce Inlet and Port Saint Lucie. The current time is 21:17:44.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.